Carlow University seeks to create and maintain an academic environment in which all members of the community are free of harassment based on gender or sex. It is the policy of Carlow University to resist and prohibit any and all forms of discrimination in the form of sexual harassment. Sexual harassment in any manner or form violates university policy as well as state, federal, and local laws.

PROVISIONS

Sexual harassment, whether verbal or physical, has no place in the university environment and will not be tolerated by Carlow University.

Alleged acts of sexual harassment of students by any member of the community shall result in immediate suspension pending investigation.

Alleged violations of this policy will be investigated and appropriate corrective action, including discharge and/or disciplinary action, will be taken, if warranted.

If a student believes that she/he has been subjected to sexual harassment by any member of the community, she/he should bring the matter to the immediate attention of an officer of the university.

It is a violation of the university’s policy against sexual harassment for any person in the university community to attempt in any way to retaliate against a person who makes a claim of sexual harassment.